Saturday’s NHL schedule includes a matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings at Bridgestone Arena, with the puck dropping at 2:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the piece below.

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Predators vs. Red Wings Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Nashville’s games last season went over this matchup’s total of 6.5 goals 35 times.
• Detroit combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 46 of 82 games last season.
• These teams averaged 6.6 goals per game between them, 0.1 more than this one’s total.
• These teams surrendered 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this one’s over/under.
• The Red Wings were ninth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Predators.
• The Predators were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Red Wings were 24th.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -172

• The Predators won 61.4% of their games last season when they were a moneyline favorite (27-17).
• Nashville was 11-3 when it played as a moneyline favorite of -172 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Predators a 63.2% chance to win.

Red Wings Moneyline: +144

• The Red Wings secured an upset victory in 23, or 42.6%, of the 54 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Detroit was 6-13 last season when sportsbooks made them underdogs of +144 or longer on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies a 41.0% chance for the Red Wings to win.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Detroit 4, Nashville 2

Predators Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Filip Forsberg, a leading offensive player a season ago for Nashville, totaled 94 points on the season.
• Roman Josi had 23 goals and 62 assists for Nashville last season, totaling 85 points (one per game).
• With 81 points in 79 games last season (40 goals and 41 assists), Steven Stamkos was a key cog in the Nashville’s offensive attack.
• Across 64 games played, Juuse Saros had a goaltending record of 35-24-5 last season. During those games, he yielded 173 goals while recording 1672 saves.

Red Wings Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Lucas Raymond’s 31 goals and 41 assists in 82 games gave him 72 points last season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Dylan Larkin made a major impact for Detroit last season with 69 points, thanks to 33 goals and 36 assists.
• Detroit’s Alex DeBrincat had 67 points, courtesy of 27 goals (third on team) and 40 assists (second).
• Cam Talbot had a 27-20-6 record last season, with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league). In 54 games, he conceded 130 goals (2.5 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Detroit Game Info

• Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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